Do not pardon drugs and sex offenders and terrorism convicts, Taita Taveta residents have told the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee. The views will help create a legal and policy framework for the implementation of Article 133 of the Constitution. The effects of rape and defilement cause anguish and pain to victims and the offenders should not be released without finishing their sentence,” she said. Ali wants the committee to establish a counselling unit for those pardoned. Residents urged the committee to create a process that will help ex-convicts get their certificates of good conduct at pardon.

Source: The Star May 07, 2021 10:52 UTC